The extract from the plant Adiantum capillus-veneris might be used to treat COVID-19.
September 2025 in “JUKEJ Jurnal Kesehatan Jompa” Mung bean seed coat extract can help hair growth and may be a natural alternative to minoxidil.
5 citations
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August 2023 in “The World Journal of Men s Health” Red ginseng oil improves urinary symptoms and some sexual functions in men safely.
12 citations
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January 1988 in “YAKUGAKU ZASSHI” Certain natural extracts can promote hair regrowth.
Green tea compound EGCG could potentially treat colorectal cancer by removing iron and causing stress in cancer cells leading to their death.
February 2014 in “아시안뷰티화장품학술지” Natural extracts like peppermint and rosemary oils are effective for hair growth and scalp health.
December 2010 in “Journal of Oriental Medicine” Black bean, wheat, and rice bran extracts can improve hair growth and quality.
July 2023 in “Pharmacognosy Magazine” Cerasus serrulata flower extracts have strong antibacterial and antioxidant effects and may help prevent hair loss.
4 citations
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December 2024 in “Gels” The gel effectively delivers drugs to the eye, fights bacteria, and protects against oxidative stress.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The cleanser gel significantly reduces facial oiliness.
51 citations
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May 2011 in “Phytotherapy Research” Ginseng, especially red ginseng, may help regrow hair and block a hair loss-related enzyme.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mint water extract boosts protective enzymes in skin cells.
April 2026 in “Phytotherapy Research” Licorice component glycyrrhizic acid may reduce skin side effects from cancer treatment.
24 citations
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June 2018 in “PubMed” Serenoa repens extract helps regrow hair and repair hair loss by activating certain cell growth pathways.
6 citations
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May 2022 in “Aging” Si Jun Zi Tang may slow aging by affecting specific cell signaling pathways.
7 citations
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May 2022 in “Indonesian Journal of Science and Technology” Compounds from Etlingera alba may help treat Triple Negative Breast Cancer.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Hibiscus rosa-sinensis has potential health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, but more research is needed.
August 2019 in “Pharmacoscript” The 3:2 combination of pandanus and sansevieria extracts promotes the best hair growth.
10 citations
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November 2022 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Camellia japonica fruit shell extract may help reduce hair loss by promoting hair cell growth and reducing stress effects.
October 2022 in “Authorea (Authorea)” The pointed gourd plant has many medicinal uses, including anti-diabetic and antioxidant properties, but some uses lack scientific proof.
2 citations
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October 2023 in “JURNAL ILMU KEFARMASIAN INDONESIA” Kenikir leaf extract nanosuspension may help inhibit breast cancer cell growth.
January 2018 in “대한본초학회지(본초분과학회지)” The herbal extract SHJ promotes hair growth and increases melanin production.
59 citations
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March 2003 in “The Lancet” Imatinib can repigment grey hair, while SU11428 can cause temporary hair depigmentation.
4 citations
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September 2024 in “Jurnal Pengolahan Hasil Perikanan Indonesia” Bruguiera gymnorhiza leaf extracts show potential for developing anti-inflammatory drugs.
3 citations
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June 2024 in “Pharmacia” New isatin-gallate hybrids show promise as antioxidants, cancer treatments, and coronavirus inhibitors.
March 2025 in “Molecules” Tectona grandis leaf extracts, especially with propylene glycol, may be promising for topical hair loss treatments.
119 citations
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June 2021 in “Heliyon” Licorice has many health benefits but should be used carefully due to possible side effects.
14 citations
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July 2017 in “Pakistan Journal of Zoology” Fenugreek leaf extracts significantly promoted hair growth in mice with alopecia.
14 citations
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November 2012 in “SLAS discovery” Some herbal extracts can promote hair growth and prevent hair loss.
2 citations
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April 2016 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” The saw palmetto extract effectively inhibits an enzyme linked to prostate issues, showing promise for prostate health.